CEO'S COMMENTS ALL BUT SEAL FATE.(Opinion)

David Brown, CEO of the Capital District YMCA, effectively slammed the lid down and banged the final nail in the coffin of the Washington Avenue Y with his remarks in the March 3 story, "CEO: Y pace falling short." Who would join that branch when it appears all too certain to close? Mr. Brown appears adept at pushing the goal posts further and further to keep the Y open. After his earlier warnings about the Y possibly closing, it would be expected that many members would not renew their memberships. Unfortunately, the now imminent closure is much Mr. Brown's own doing. He pours money into new suburban facilities but does not replace equipment at the …